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Shawnee Community College is thrilled to unveil its Summer 2025 Saints Kids Camps, offering diverse, engaging, and educational activities for youth across southern Illinois. These programs cater to children and teenagers and are designed to inspire creativity, promote physical activity, and introduce new skills.

Hundreds gathered today on the Shawnee Community College campus for the annual Job and College Transfer Fair. Employers around the region, including those in healthcare, law enforcement, sales, and agriculture, were on hand.

Shawnee Community College Career Services will host the annual SCC Job and College Transfer Fair on Wednesday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. until noon in Edward M. Smith Gymnasium on the Main campus in Ullin.

Nearly 300 high school freshmen and sophomores from ten different high schools participated in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day at Shawnee Community College’s main campus in Ullin.

ULLIN, IL (February 28, 2025) – Great news for students and families! Shawnee Community College is keeping tuition rates the same for the upcoming academic year, ensuring affordability remains a top priority. Here’s a look at the tuition rates for the 2025-2026 academic year: In-District: $140 per credit hour Out-of-District: $225 per credit hour Out-of-State & International: $235 per credit hour Online Courses: $150 per credit hour To continue providing students access to cutting-edge technology, the Board of Trustees approved a ​slight increase in the Universal (Technology) Fee, moving from $15 to $20 per credit hour. ​A High-Cost Program Fee of $40 per credit hour has been introduced for students in the Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, and Nail Technology programs to help cover the rising costs of delivering these high-quality, hands-on programs. “Without this adjustment, we would have had to raise tuition by an additional $10–$15 per credit […]

Ullin, IL – (February 21, 2025) – Shawnee Community College (SCC) proudly supports new legislation backed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields.  The proposed bills, Senate Bill 2482 and House Bill 3717, aim to expand affordable, accessible, and flexible higher education opportunities while addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in key industries. Data indicates a significant shortage of baccalaureate degree workers in operations management and entrepreneurship, healthcare administration, and various digital technology fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) programming. If granted the opportunity, SCC would target these areas for Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, ensuring students gain the skills needed for in-demand careers while remaining in their communities, which preserves the taxpayer’s investment in their education.  “At SCC, we are committed to providing high-quality, affordable education that meets the needs of our students and […]

Shawnee Community College is set to host an inspiring Documentary Film Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the college’s Educational Center in Ullin, Illinois.

Shawnee Community College is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Spring 2024 semester honor students, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and academic excellence.

(Ullin, IL) December 20, 2024. The Board of Trustees of Shawnee Community College held its regular monthly meeting on December 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the main campus and via teleconference. Several agenda items were addressed during the meeting. Complete board meeting minutes are available for viewing by visiting shawneecc.edu.   Agenda and Consent Agenda The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda which included approval of Regular Board minutes from November 21, 2024; Special Board Meeting Minutes, Board Finance Committee from December 6, 2024; acceptance of the treasurer’s report and personnel report items; and approval to continue confidentiality of closed session minutes.   FY24 Audit Results The Board accepted the FY24 audit results presented by MH CPA PLLC.   EMS Coordinator Position The Board approved the addition of a full-time EMS Coordinator.   Union County Extension Center The Board approved the three-year lease extension for the Union County […]

We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all who supported the Feed the Need Food Drive this fall.